The beautiful Grand Palladium White Sand is superbly integrated with the preserved tropical vegetation. Foot paths weave through the resort's lush flora and fauna to five freshwater pools and one salt water pool and to a pristine beach and turquoise Caribbean oceanfront.

The resort is a low-rise expansive ecological friendly hotel with luxury surroundings and a spectacular large artificial lagoon. Magnificent beaches, spectacular pools, a wide variety of specialty restaurants and grand buffets, unlimited drinks, non -motorized water sports, endless entertainment and a friendly and professional staff. Stay at one and play at four!

The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort is located south of Cancun, approximately one-and one-half hour direct ride from the Cancun International Airport.

Unforgettable Memories

Your vacation at the Palladium is a true experience! Attention to detail, combined with a friendly team of employees are at your service for unforgettable memories. A welcoming check-in, a greeting at every corner, smiles on the staff’s faces … let the Grand Palladium White Sand's staff show you what hospitality is all about. Service and attention to detail is what separates a good vacation from a truly incredible one.

Grand Palladium White Sand Accommodations

The spacious, fully-equipped rooms are ideal for a comfortable, relaxing experience. All rooms boast the most modern comforts, while Junior Suites feature Jacuzzi, bathrobe and slippers. Mayan suites feature an additional lounge. Mayan Suites feature a private entrance, large terrace over the lake and charming outdoor shower.

Junior Suites

All Junior Suites contain a king size or two double beds. The Junior Suites include all of the Standard Room amenities plus: pull-out Queen Size sofa bed, bathrobe and slippers and hydro massage bathtub.

Suites

Suites feature two double beds or one king-size bed. Suites include all of the Junior Suite amenities plus a spacious living room with one or two sofa beds.

Mayan Suites

The Mayan Suites are especially designed for couples and include all the amenities of the Standard plus they feature a king-size bed, private entrance from outside, large bathroom with hydro-massage bath, outside Mayan-style showers shower. Adults (18+) only. Large terrace or balcony. Mayan Suites are located in the White Sand on the lake.

Restaurants

Dining at the White Sand is all about quality and variety. The resorts feature both á la carte dining options as well as buffet restaurants with show cooking and numerous bars situated throughout the properties. Guests will experience so many exciting selections to choose from. Included in your vacation: all meals, snacks, theme dinners, 24 hour food and beverage service, and unlimited drinks and so much more! Reservations are not required at the á la carte restaurants

Two Bars in the Theme RestaurantsLocated in the á la Carte Restaurants

Sports Bar

Pools

The complex features four fresh water swimming pools

The pride of the Grand Palladium White Sand is the grand huge lagoon swimming pool which is 3,500 square yards and features 4 integrated Jacuzzis and a swim up pool bar.

Adult guests have use of two quiet pools. The quiet pools feature one (1) Jacuzzi in each.

Children’s Pool

Sports and Activities

During the Day: The White Sand resort offers activities on the beach and in the pool. Children's show in the theater and mini-disco in the discotheque.

During the Evening: The Grand Palladium White Sand Resort features different live shows nightly in the theater, disco with numerous styles of music in an air-conditioned environment.

Sports Facilities

6 tennis courts

Mini golf

Riffle and Archery range

2 Paddle Tennis Tables

2 Badminton Courts

Football Field (artificial turf)

Pro-Soccer Field (artificial turf)

Multi-purpose court (volleyball, basketball)

2 Volley Beach Courts

Sports Activities

Included in the Grand Palladium White Sand's all-inclusive program:

Catamaran

Kayak

Sail Boats

Snorkeling

Windsurfing

Pedal Boats

Water Sports with an Additional Fee

Deep-sea fishing

Excursions

Scuba Diving Courses

Windsurf Lessons

Sailing Lessons

Motorized Water Sports

Unforgettable Entertainment

With a daily program of sports activities and entertainment for all ages on the beach and at the pool, shows and games every night at the theater, and a complete activities program that includes: stretching, volleyball, aerobics, archery, salsa and merengue lessons, beach Olympics, water polo, water aerobics, darts, Spanish lessons, mini golf tournament, soccer, play station tournament, pool tournament, table tennis tournament, sand castle competition, treasure hunt, basketball tournament, karaoke and much, much . . . and much, much more, guests of all ages can find something they'll enjoy. The Mini-disco for kids, the Sunset Boulevard disco (ages 18+), and live music are also fun options to end a perfect day in the Caribbean

Daily activities on the beach and swimming pool, as well as different grand shows during the evening in the theater.

Children shows

Children discotheque

Note: Disco prohibited for minors under 18-years-of-age.

Perfect for all Ages . . . Baby, Kids, Teens, and Adults

The Grand Palladium White in the Mayan Riviera are an ideal choice for a family. With connecting rooms especially designed for families, children's menus in the restaurants, ecological tours of the resort to learn about nature and culture of the area and arts and crafts, children of all ages will have plenty to choose from. The Baby Club (ages 1-3), Mini Club (ages 4 - 12) and Black and White Junior's Club (ages 13+) are great options for kids to have fun and interact with others their age from all over the world!

Raggs Rocks The Palladium in Mexico

The first phase of the "Play at Palladium with Raggs" program will include the Raggs characters singing by the pool, dancing in the lobbies, posing for photos at the beach, reading stories at the mini club and more. Families will also be able to join the characters for private breakfasts and other events. A new full production Raggs live stage show called "Play at Palladium with Raggs" will debut November at the 750-1000 seat theaters at each Caribbean and Mexico resort. Raggs' new licensed products, including plush toys from Fiesta Toys and DVD will also be available in each resort's retail shop, along with books, T-shirts and accessories.

About Raggs

Raggs is a live action and animated musical preschool television series originally produced in 2006-2009 in Sydney, Australia, with additional U.S. production in English and Spanish in 2012. The rock n' roll story of five canine characters and their wisecracking pet cat is growing an international brand that includes DVDs, toys, books and touring. The Raggs Band has played over 4,000 live shows including appearances at the White House, multiple trips overseas to perform for military families and at performing arts centers on four continents.

Mini Club “El Ranchito”

The Grand Palladium White Sand's Supervised Mini Club "El Ranchito" Hours of operation are 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and accepts children ages 4- to 12-years of age.

Facilities and activities at the "El Ranchito" Mini Club include:

Playground

Indian Camp

Volleyball

Room for painting and crafts

Video and Games

Ecological tour within the resort to educate children on the culture, flowers and animals indigenous to the surrounding area.

Zentropia Spa

Palladium Hotels & Resorts launched the Zentropia Spa & Wellness brand at its resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Each spa facility captures the character and ambience of the resort. Signature rituals and treatments include Vichy showers with sea salts and peppermint, an antioxidant exfoliation with Mayan grapes or a ritual incorporating Mayan orchids and a couples' moonlight massage on the beach, complete with champagne or mimosas.

The Grand Palladium White Sand White Sand features one of the largest and most complete Spas in the Mayan Riviera, The spa boasts a state-of-the-art gym, Jacuzzi, pool, sauna and steam baths for a total wellness experience. Indulge yourself with a luxurious massage or choose among the wide variety of other beauty treatments available (extra charge):

Gymnasium with lockers, dressing room and air conditioning

Jaczuzi

Pool

Dry and wet sauna

Vapor bath

Footbath

Hydro-massage*

Waterfalls*

Eco-meditative cold bath*

Relaxation area*

Massages

Swedish

Sports

Reflexology

Vichy

Couple's massages, etc*

Unisex hair salon*

Facial and body Treatments*

Exfoliations*

Waxing*

Manicures and pedicures*

Wide range of therapies*

*additional charge

Open every day. Air-conditioned. Adults only area.

Fitness Center

The state-of-the art air-conditioned fitness center offering guests a large gym with two areas:

One offering a variety of weight lifting machines

One offering aerobics training

The gym facilities include:

Lockers and dressing rooms

Sauna

Jacuzzi Steam bath

Quiet relaxation area

Stay at one, enjoy all four!

The four Grand Palladium Hotels are set on a lush beachfront property of spectacular tropical gardens. Take a stroll on the environmentally-friends trails and observe the impeccably maintained gardens, relax in your spacious and modern room, pamper yourself at the state-of-the-art spa, snorkel in the crystal blue water, dine on the decadent cuisine, watch a live show, or have a cocktail in one of the many bars. The options are endless for all ages!

Your Dream Wedding and Honeymoon

Make your dream wedding or vow renewal ceremony a reality at the Grand Palladium White Sand. Tropical and romantic, choose from special packages for all budgets. Celebrate your wedding with the ocean in the background at the spectacular beachfront gazebo or submerge yourself in exotic, natural surroundings on a private terrace surrounded by lush gardens. The new chapel is available for religious ceremonies for up to 100 guests. For additional information email: [email protected]

Meetings, Conventions & Events

The Grand Palladium White Sand boasts eleven spacious rooms fully equipped with all the necessary technology and services for any type of celebration, as well as 12 fully equipped Conference rooms and 1 luxury Convention Center for a capacity from 40 to 600 people. Meetings, Incentives, Events and Conventions in a refreshing and exotic environment.

Notes from Judy & Maria

Guests will feel confident and enjoy:

A "flamingo pond" located in the front of the Colonial and Kantenah lobbies.

A "crocodile habitat" feeding exhibition once a week.

Bridges and ecological walks are built within the resort complex for guests to walk and view the palm groves, jungle, mangroves and spectacular gardens.

Spacious open air theater for daily shows and evening entertainment

A beautiful "Wedding Gazebo" located waterfront at the beach in addition to the magnificent wedding chapel

Testimonials

"It was a pleasure to see the both of you again at the Apple Vacations Trade Fair in Chicago, September. We're honored to maintain our Golden Apple status and proud to be represented on Judy and Maria's Travel. Year after year these two special women provide not only an outstanding service to their clients, but they also uphold a personal, yet professional relationship with thePalladium Hotel Group. Your honest reviews, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to your clients are remarkable and we're pleased to be able to continue to collaborate with the both of you. Looking forward to our next reunion."

Apart from the fact that we do have a business relationship with Judy and Maria, we could say that ours is like a family relationship. We know that Judy and Maria provide their clients that special touch that goes one step beyond and this is also our politics. We trust Judy and Maria the same way we know they trust us. We highly recommend Judy and Maria's Travel, Inc."

Riviera Maya is Diverse

Hotel areas include:

Akumal

Playa del Carmen

Puerto Aventuras

Tulum

The second largest reef system in the world, the Great Maya Reef, runs along the coastline and an unrestrained jungle surrounds the towns and beaches. In this part of the Mexican Caribbean full of exotic tropical animals peering or flying through the branches, there are many places to explore. A unique and complex underground river system flows beneath the surface and visitors with magical caverns, caves and cenotes (sinkholes). There are also hundreds of archaeological sites, remnants of the incredible and timeless Mayan civilization, and a spectacular and plentiful marine life.

Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula

With a mix of world-class hotels, natural wonders and ancient ruins, the Yucatan Peninsula provides entertainment for explorers of all ages. From full-service hotels to amazing ruins and fascinating jungles, the Yucatan Peninsula sets the scent for memories of a lifetime.

Quintana Roo: Something for Everyone

In addition to the spectacular white sand beaches and turquoise sea, vacationers can dive into such adventures at the Cancun Underwater Museum (MUSA) with 400 underwater sculptures; the Cancun Maya Museum; and swimming with the whale sharks. One of the Riviera Maya's newest attractions, Xplor, is a natural adventure park with 14 ziplines, underground river rafting, cave swimming, ATV's and more. Farther south is Tulum an ancient Mayan city overlooking the Caribbean Sea. A trip to Tulum can easily be combined with a stop at nearby ruins Muyil or Coba. Or recommend the full-day exploration of Tulum and the Mayan Jungle, which includes snorkeling, swimming in cenotes, a jungle tour, a traditional Mayan purification ceremony and more.

Yucatan Mayan Splendors

West of Quintana Roo, the Yucatan is home to one of the best known Mayan sites, the magical and mysterious Chichen Itza. One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fascinating complex thrills visitors with its Temple of Kukulcan pyramid, Ball Court, temples and platforms, and nightly sound and light show. Swimming in the fresh clear waters of Yucatan's cenotes is a great way to cool off. Families can combine a dip in a cenote with a trip back in time at Hacienda Sotuta de Peon, a grand restoration of a henequen hacienda, where visitors tour on wooden platforms pulled by mules, visit a typical Mayan House, enjoy typical Yucatan cuisine and more.

Campeche: Traditional Haciendas

South of Yucatan, Campeche is home to the Mayan ceremonial center of Edzna as well as the World Heritage colonial city of San Francisco de Campeche. Former haciendas are dotted throughout the state, providing visitors a window into traditional Mexican days of yore.

Riviera Maya Hotel Areas

The hotels of Cancun and the Riviera Maya are legendary, a family playground at multiple price points.

Playa del Carmen: 37 miles south of Cancun (approximately a 45 minute drive) halfway to Tulum. Playa del Carmen was once nothing more than a dock from which ferries departed fore Cozumel, it is now one of the most sophisticated tourism centers along the Riviera Maya. Visit Fifth Avenue's trendy restaurants, bars and shops.

Puerto Aventuras: Puerto Aventuras offers ecological tours, water sports and fishing. Stop at the San Carlos Marina and enjoy its cafe's and restaurants.

Akumal: Akumal is an approximate 70 minute drive south of Cancun. Akumal is a gathering place for divers from around the world due to its proximity to subterranean rivers and caves with depths of up to 150 meters.

Tulum: At the southern end of the Riviera Maya, Tulum combines the mystery of ancient Mayan civilization with the beauty of the Caribbean Sea. After exploring the ruins, cool off in the natural aquarium of Xel Ha, a snorkeler's paradise.

Visitors will fly into Cancun and enjoy a scenic drive south to fascinating Riviera Maya, with its unspoiled pristine beaches, tropical jungles and ancient Mayan ruins. Snorkel in crystal clear turquoise waters. Enjoy the best values under the sun as a vast array of fabulous new all-inclusive hotels. Also known as the Cancun Tulum corridor, this nearby area of lush, natural coastline from Cancun south to Tulum is home to several attractions that should not be missed on a Cancun vacation

The 100 km stretch known as the Riviera Maya is in the middle of the northern coast of the YucatanPeninsula in the state of Quintana Roo. Here the towns are smaller and there are fewer tourists with miles of solitary virgin beaches, sparkling white sand and crystalline turquoise waters.

A Riviera Maya Vacation

To the south of Cancun, the Riviera Maya offers a unique and different experience. With its wide expanse of beaches and proximity to Mayan cultural sites, it is the old world meeting the new. Thousand-year old ruins lie within sight of luxurious mega-hotels offering every amenity imaginable. For Golfers there are a variety of challenging courses to choose from. Many hotel's here are all-inclusive, offering all meals, drinks, tips, and entertainment at one price, an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers and families.

Relax all day in a hammock beside the Caribbean Sea or walk the powder-white sand beaches that stay cool as they reflect the heat of the tropical sun.

Visit the nearby town of Playa del Carmen, with shops featuring local art and handicrafts, where you can take the ferry across to the island of Cozumel.

Uncover the ancient culture of the Mayans and visit ruins that reveal their lives and beliefs. Afterwards, cool off with a swim in a cenote, a freshwater pool bringing water from underground limestone caverns to the surface.

New TSA regulations require that passports be valid for at least six (6) months beyond travel dates. If your passport is set to expire in under six months from your return date, youmust renew it prior to travel.